Thinking Smart about Safety Is the Key to Success on the Road

Summary: Essay discusses how motorcyclists should always be cautious about safety and always wear a helmet.

Out of 3,600 motorcycle accidents in the world, sixty percent of the motorcyclists were not wearing a safety helmet at the time of the accident. Of this group, twenty-six percent said they did not wear helmets because they were uncomfortable and inconvenient, and fifty-three percent had no expectation of accident involvement. The most deadly injuries to motorcycle accident victims are injuries to the head. It is unfortunate that motorcyclists are not wearing a helmet, resulting in serious injuries.

Two years ago, a close uncle of mine died instantly from a motorcycle crash. He was only 32-years-old and he still had his whole life ahead of him. Unfortunately, my uncle lost control of the motorcycle coming down a bridge with wet pavement. The road was so slippery that it caused my uncle to crash into a pole, fly up in...